'Big Barn', Slapton Sands, Nr Dartmouth/Kingsbridge, Devon, England.
The setting may be a picture perfect pastoral scene and the exterior rustic but fling open 'Big Barn's' huge front door and you'll discover a party pad with a rock'n'roll mix of glamorous antiques, cool contemporary furnishings and funky Banksy-style art. It's perfect for glamorous group getaways with acres space outside and 21-metre open-plan kitchen/dining/living space for maximum sociability.
The four individually designed bedrooms, all ensuite, are downstairs, whilst a mezzanine level, above the living room, (screened with a part obscured floor to ceiling glass) has a comfortable double sofabed making it a flexible space for either a sleeping or a den. Two additional childs beds brings the capacity to 12 plus cots.
The upside-down design allows for lovely views over the lake (fenced) and tranquil wooded valley setting from the living area with its glazed double doors, which lead onto a paved patio (surrounded by a low stone wall) furnished for drinking and dining al fresco.
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Along with funky original artworks and designer furniture, there are gadgets galore with WiFi throughout, a fantastic 50inch home cinema TV with DVD and surround sound, plus a custom-designed wood burner in the lounge. All bedrooms have their own TV, DVD player and Freeview.
If you can tear yourself away, the spa and waterside bistro at the Dart Marina hotel are a big draw. Alternatively, try oysters and champagne at the 'Oyster Shack' a few minutes drive away, or glam up for some twenties-style glamour at the art deco Burgh Island hotel, a short drive and a tractor ride (across the estuary) away. Tours with lunch at nearby Sharpham Vineyard come highly recommended, or for more energetic days, watersports such as surfing, windsurfing and water-skiing are available locally, as are boats trip and private boat and skipper hire. Don't miss Friday cocktails and canapes or Sunday lunch at nearby Whitehouse in Chillington. The new Seahorse restaurant in Dartmouth is also worth a look, with good reviews although some say overpriced.
'Big Barn' sleeps 10+2 (plus cots) in 4-ensuite bedrooms and a private mezzanine bedroom/den. Weekly Rentals cost £1500, £2100 or £3,000 depending on the season.
Fri-Mon or Mon - Fri short breaks are available (excluding July/August/Christmas/New Year) at a 30% discount on the weekly rate i.e. £1,400 or £1,000, depending on the season.
Dog-Friendly:- Maximum of 2 dogs by arrangement. An enclosure is provided in an adjacent barn where pets can be left when guests are visiting pet restricted beaches.
No smoking.
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